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The Pennsylvania Department of Education's Guidelines for Instructional Technology Specialists are outlined below. Please click on any of the guidelines in order to view specific artifacts that serve as evidence of my mastery of that particular guideline.
I. Knowing the Content
The professional education program provides evidence that Instructional Technology Specialist certification candidates complete a program at a bachelor's or post-baccalaureate degree level that requires them to demonstrate their knowledge of and competence in the application of instructional technology in public school settings. The program requires candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental and advanced concepts of instructional technology planning and applications at elementary, middle, and secondary levels (K-12) including:
- assessment of educational and administrative technological needs
- design and production of media including projected and non-projected visual aids, audio and video production in both analog and digital forms, and photography using film-based and digital formats
- implementation and maintenance of interactive information systems, the Internet, distance learning technologies, and networks
- assistive technology resources for students with special needs
- evaluation of the performance of hardware and software components of computer systems
- application of basic troubleshooting strategies
- research on and evaluation of existing and emerging technologies
- use of instructional theories and teaching models
- learner characteristics, developmental levels, and individual differences as related to instructional technology resources and modifications
- access and use telecommunications for information sharing, remote information access and retrieval, and multi-media/hypermedia publishing
- electronic mail and Internet resources for communications and instructional support
- planning and utilization of facilities including, budgeting, accounting, and program reporting, grantsmanship, personnel administration, and staff development
- preparing presentations for parents, administrators, school boards, and the public
- monitoring and evaluating technology plans
- basic principles of instructional design associated with the development of instructional technology materials
- emerging programming, authoring, and problem solving environments including team and collaborative projects such as on-line workgroups
- designing and publishing on-line documents that present information and include links to critical resources
II. Performances
The professional education program provides evidence that competencies and exit criteria for Instructional Technology Specialist certification candidates are assessed in coursework, field experiences, portfolios from previous employment and an internship. The program also provides evidence that the candidates demonstrate their knowledge of and competence in the delivery of instructional technology services that enhance administrative and teaching capabilities and improve student learning during a minimum of 75 hours of participation in sequential field experiences, practica, and an internship at diverse educational levels including:
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creating an environment that fosters interest and growth in all aspects of technology
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establishing and maintaining rapport with all staff and students
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communicating high learning expectations
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creating a safe physical environment that is conducive to learning
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Pennsylvania Academic Standards
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strengths and needs of learners at all levels of technological proficiency
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established technology implementation plan
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developing plans to assess the technological needs and resources, and to evaluate technology implementation and outcomes
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developing plans to configure computer/technology systems and related peripherals in laboratory, classroom clusters, and other instructional and administrative arrangements
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developing systems for the secure maintenance of student records
III. Professionalism
The professional education program provides evidence that Instructional Technology Specialist certification candidates demonstrate knowledge and competencies that foster professionalism in school and community settings including:
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